Jauan Jennings arrived in Minnesota with a clear path to a significant role. He was expected to be the Vikings’ third receiver, a reliable target behind Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, and a physical blocker who could help the offense in other ways.Five weeks into the season, that role has barely materialized as a receiver. … Read more
The Vikings have found ways to win without several of their most important offensive players. After the bye, they could finally get a much fuller version of the offense on the field.Minnesota has played four games without running back Jordan Mason, who was expected to lead the backfield this week. The plan was still to … Read more
The Vikings are 5-0, but Sunday’s win in New Orleans was anything but tidy. Two red-zone fumbles kept the Saints in the game, including one that became an 87-yard touchdown return. Minnesota answered, though, with its best offensive performance of the season and another dominant showing from Brian Flores’ defense.Kyler Murray completed 24 of 30 … Read more
Beckham could make his Minnesota debut in his hometown Sunday, but whether he dresses may depend on Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison.Odell Beckham Jr. is officially one step closer to playing for the Vikings. Minnesota elevated the veteran receiver from its practice squad Saturday, making him eligible for Sunday’s game against the Saints in New … Read more
Minnesota could be without both starting tackles and its top two receivers Sunday, while Christian Darrisaw and Chuck Demmings have already been ruled out.The Vikings will wait until game day to determine whether Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison and Brian O’Neill can play against the New Orleans Saints. All three were listed as questionable on the … Read more
Odell Beckham Jr. picked No. 9 for a reason. It was half of Justin Jefferson’s No. 18, a joke between two receivers whose connection goes back to LSU — and who have talked for years about playing together.Now they have that chance. Beckham joined the Vikings’ practice squad this week, reuniting with Jefferson and Kevin … Read more
The Vikings opened Week 5 with a crowded injury report, including three players who did not practice Wednesday. Christian Darrisaw is facing the steepest climb to play Sunday against the Saints, while Justin Jefferson’s status remains uncertain. Brian O’Neill’s limited participation and Brett Thorson’s return to practice offered more encouraging signs.Minnesota has a Week 6 … Read more
A wave of people online saw T.J. Hockenson choose not to score a touchdown and decided it was evidence the Vikings-Dolphins game was rigged.That is a remarkable conclusion to draw from a tight end making the obvious situational play.One example is this tweet that claimed Hockenson’s slide was a “100% inside call from Vegas.” He’s … Read more
The Vikings left Sunday’s 15-10 win over the Miami Dolphins with a 4-0 record — and significant questions about the health of three starters. Justin Jefferson could return for Minnesota’s Week 5 game against the Saints, while left tackle Christian Darrisaw and left guard Donovan Jackson were both awaiting further evaluation after exiting Sunday’s game.Jefferson … Read more
The Vikings are 4-0, but their 15-10 win over the Dolphins did little to quiet questions about Minnesota’s offense. Will Reichard made all five of his field goals, the defense held Miami to 198 yards and Dallas Turner forced the game’s only turnover. The offense still failed to score a touchdown.That is more than a … Read more